Barking Abbey School and Eastbrook School are working together under the same leadership, and we are looking for a finance/payroll officer to assist with the finance and payroll functions in both schools under the guidance and support of the Finance Manager and a highly experienced School Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to streamline both schools finance and payroll functions. A financial background is essential to work with and support the Finance Manager in further developing the finance and payroll functions within both Schools. You will be reporting to and assisting the finance manager with all day-to-day aspects of the finance and payroll functions of both schools such as processing payments, invoicing and sales, payroll, preparation of budgets and the production of monthly and annual management accounts and returns. The combined budget for both schools is in excess of £33m pa. Each school has two monthly payroll runs with monthly payroll costs totalling near £2m with two separate systems and providers. Currently across the two schools there are over 550 staff on the monthly payroll reports and runs. This is an exciting time to provide the right person with the opportunity to develop their finance and payroll career within the education sector.
Responsibilities
* Work as a member of the finance team, developing your skills and making an impact to the lives of our students.
* Assist with all day-to-day aspects of the finance and payroll functions of both schools such as processing payments, invoicing and sales, payroll, preparation of budgets and the production of monthly and annual management accounts and returns.
* Be able to produce budgetary information for school leaders, the local authority and Governors in a way that they can understand.
* Embed simple robust systems for payroll, invoice processing and all other financial functions.
* Understand and adhere to principles around the use and protection of public funds.
* Have a good understanding of accounting processes and standards as set out in local authority, EFSA and DFE guidance.
* Be highly organised and able to deliver workstreams to tight deadlines.
* Develop strong professional relationships with all school staff.
* Have a customer focused approach with high standards and expectations.
* Be passionate about providing a service that proactively supports the daily operation of the school and is in line with financial regulations and the school's wider regulatory framework.
* Be qualified, part qualified, or willing to undertake either an Accountancy/Business management or other relevant qualification (e.g. ADSBM, CIPFA, AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
Qualifications
* An understanding of finance and payroll functions (not necessarily in education) with a willingness to learn, adapt and grow in an educational setting.
* Previous experience in finance and payroll is required; experience in education is not mandatory but understanding of education finance is preferred.
Additional information
* The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check if not registered on the Update Service.
* In return we can offer you: An Outstanding school (Ofsted 2024); a school where we get to know our students and staff well, identify strengths, and develop talents; a professional, friendly and supportive working environment.
* Full time, 35 hours per week, 8am to 4pm. Year round.
* Salary Scale: S02 subject to evaluation – Currently £40,182 to £42,060.
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